Mulford B. Foster, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mulford B. Foster

American artist

Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1888

Place of Birth: Elmer, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 28-Aug-1978

Profession: photographer, writer, painter, botanist, landscape architect, horticulturist, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Mulford Bateman Foster (December 25, 1888 – August 28, 1978) was a botanist known by many as the "Father of the Bromeliad" as he was instrumental in the discovery and introduction of many new species of Bromeliad to the United States.
He also devoted his life to hybridizing and contributed widely to the knowledge of the plant species.
He was a man of many talents including naturalist, explorer, writer, photographer, artist, horticulturist and a well-respected landscape architect in Florida.
Numerous bromeliad plants found today are named after various Foster family members and the genus Fosterella is named in honor of his work.